service meaning and definition

SERVICE noun

Definition of service (noun)

1. work done by one person or group that benefits another
   • "budget separately for goods and services"
2. an act of help or assistance
   • "he did them a service"
   • antonym: disservice
3. the act of public worship following prescribed rules
   • "the Sunday service"
   • synonyms: divine service, religious service
4. a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
5. employment in or work for another
   • "he retired after 30 years of service"
6. a force that is a branch of the armed forces
   • synonyms: armed service, military service
7. Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
   • synonyms: Robert William Service
8. a means of serving
   • "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
   • synonyms: avail, help
9. tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
   • synonyms: table service
10. the act of mating by male animals
    • "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees"
    • synonyms: servicing
11. (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
12. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
    • "his powerful serves won the game"
    • synonyms: serve
13. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
    • "he accepted service of the subpoena"
    • synonyms: service of process, serving
14. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
    • "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
    • synonyms: inspection and repair, overhaul
15. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
    • "that restaurant has excellent service"

SERVICE verb

Definition of service (verb)

1. be used by; as of a utility
   • "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"
   • synonyms: serve
2. make fit for use
   • "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
3. mate with
   • "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
   • synonyms: serve